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5 days ago | shareprices.com | Michael Hennessey

(Alliance News) - FirstGroup PLC on Monday said it has struck a deal with rolling stock company Eversholt Rail Ltd for diesel trains to serve its new rail route between London and central Scotland. The Aberdeen, Scotland-based public transport provider said it has entered rolling stock leases for five class 222 six car diesel trains, with a total seat capacity of 340 standard class sets per service. The trains will serve its planned new route between London Euston and Stirling in Scotland.

1 week ago | shareprices.com | Tom Waite

(Alliance News) - Capital Gearing Trust PLC on Thursday lifted its annual payout by more than 30%, thanks to the distribution of interest income, as its total return beat UK inflation. Capital Gearing Trust aims to preserve and grow wealth by investing in a broad portfolio of assets. The FTSE 250 index constituent has been listed since 1973 and managed by Peter Spiller since 1982.

1 week ago | shareprices.com | Michael Hennessey

(Alliance News) - Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd on Thursday said it has appointed Lincoln Pan as chief executive officer from December, succeeding John Witt who will retire at the end of November. The Asia-focused investor, which has interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships, said Pan will join from Hong Kong-based alternative investment firm PAG. At PAG, Pan is a partner and co-head of Private Equity, as well as a member of the group executive committee.

1 week ago | shareprices.com | Tom Waite

(Alliance News) - Science Group PLC on Wednesday said it has increased its stake in Ricardo PLC, as it urged fellow shareholders to support its call to oust the Ricardo chair at next month's general meeting. Ricardo is a Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex-based environmental and engineering consultancy. Cambridge, England-based Science Group is its second-largest shareholder, having built a more than 20% stake since first buying an initial 8.5% interest back in February.

1 week ago | shareprices.com | Holly Munks

(Alliance News) - CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income PLC will conduct a tender offer and the investor in mining and resource-focused equities will boost its dividend going forward, Saba Capital Management LP said on Wednesday, as it hailed a "standstill agreement" between the duo. New York-based hedge fund manager Saba said Wednesday that CQS Natural, or CYN, will make a 100% tender offer for the trust's share capital.